Jun Ma
Career coach and LinkedIn engineering manager for tech professionals
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Engineers and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | Master's degree, Carnegie Mellon University |
Jun Ma is a career coach who helps people plan their careers, prepare for interviews and grow into leadership. Jun is a Software Engineering Manager at LinkedIn and leads a team of 20 people, including Staff Engineers and frontline managers. Jun grew from Software Engineer to Staff Software Engineer and then to manager. Jun's work centers on payments and e-commerce systems, and Jun holds a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
What Jun helps with
Jun works with people who are starting a first job, feel stuck in their career, or are stepping into management for the first time.
- Career planning
- Interview prep
- Doing well in the first year of a first job
- Finding a growth path to the next level
- Feeling stagnant in a current role
- Leading a team as a first-time manager
Who Jun works with
Jun works with people at several career stages. Some are about to start a first job and want to do well in year one. Some feel stuck and see no path to the next level. Others are becoming managers for the first time and want advice on how to lead a team.
Background and qualifications
Jun is a Software Engineering Manager at LinkedIn, a role held since January 2020. Jun leads teams on the payment platform, covering payment processing, approval rate work with payment gateways, wallet experience, mobile payments and fraud detection. Before that, Jun was a Staff Software Engineer and started as a Software Engineer. Jun built e-commerce systems, distributed systems, big data pipelines and machine learning solutions. Jun has a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
Jun Ma pricing
Programs and services
- Career Development Start-to-Finish, 20 hours of coaching
Jun Ma reviews
Jun Ma has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Jun coaches from inside a large tech company, managing a team of 20 that includes Staff Engineers and other managers.
Best for software engineers and new managers who want a clearer path to the next level.
Common questions
How much does Jun Ma charge?
Coaching with Jun runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jun Ma help with?
Jun Ma helps with career planning, interview prep, doing well in the first year of a first job and finding a growth path to the next level.
Does Jun Ma have reviews?
Jun Ma has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jun Ma certified?
Jun Ma lists: Master's degree, Carnegie Mellon University.
Does Jun Ma coach people who are new to management?
Yes. Jun helps first-time managers learn how to lead a team effectively.
Can Jun help with a first job?
Yes. Jun helps people who are starting a first job and want to do well in their first year.
How do I contact Jun Ma?
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